Smartphone sales surge after two years of decline

After a prolonged period of decline, the global smartphone market has finally experienced a resurgence, with sales growth of 5% year-on-year in October, according to Counterpoint Research. This positive trend marks the end of a 27-month streak of consecutive declines, signaling a much-needed recovery for the industry.

Several factors have contributed to this rebound, including a resurgence in emerging markets, the comeback of Huawei in China, and the anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 15 series.

Huawei, in particular, has regained momentum in its home market, spurred by the release of its Mate 60 Pro smartphone, which has garnered significant consumer interest due to its advanced chip capabilities.

Furthermore, the launch of Apple's iPhone 15 series in late September has fueled further smartphone sales growth. Counterpoint Research attributed the delayed launch compared to the previous year to a more impactful sales surge in October.

Florian Schmitt recently took the Apple iPhone 15 Pro for a spin and shared his thoughts in a review.

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